Neuron Types and Functions

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Which nerve is associated with the patellar reflex?

Femoral nerve (correct)

Musculocutaneous nerve

Radial nerve

Tibial nerve

What is the response to the triceps reflex?

Flexion of forearm

Extension of forearm (correct)

Plantar flexion of ankle

Dorsiflexion of ankle

What is the affected muscle in the gastrocnemius reflex?

Quadriceps femoris

Gastrocnemius muscle (correct)

Biceps muscle

Triceps muscle

What is the significance of locking fingers and pulling arms apart in the gastrocnemius reflex?

To amplify the response Signup and view all the answers

What type of reflex involves visceral receptors and visceral effectors?

Visceral reflex Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is associated with the biceps reflex?

Musculocutaneous nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a sensory neuron?

To transmit nerve impulses from the receptor to the brain or spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a motor neuron?

To transmit nerve impulses from the brain or spinal cord to an effector Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an interneuron?

To process nerve impulses in the brain or spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the response of the pupil to a sudden light?

Constriction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Patellar Reflex test?

To check the connections between the spinal cord and muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is responsible for transmitting the signal to constrict the pupil?

Occulomotor nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an effector?

To respond to stimulation and produce a reflex or behavioral action Signup and view all the answers

What type of neuron conveys sensory information to the brain or spinal cord?

Sensory neuron Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the device used to measure blood pressure?

Sphygmomanometer Signup and view all the answers

During a blood pressure measurement, where should the arm be positioned?

On the table, level with the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by the sphygmomanometer during blood pressure measurement?

The pressure in the cuff Signup and view all the answers

What sound is heard through the stethoscope during blood pressure measurement?

A spurt of sound Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Snellen chart?

To assess visual acuity Signup and view all the answers

What type of lenses are used to correct myopia?

Concave (-) lenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance between the patient and the Snellen chart during a visual acuity test?

6 meters Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a person is red-green color blind?

They see only one color Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rinne test?

To assess middle ear functions Signup and view all the answers

What are the plates used for in the color blindness test?

To diagnose color blindness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of matching the lower limit of the blood in the tube with the lower edge of the ruler?

To calculate the hematocrit value Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after placing a drop of anti-D serum on the second slide?

Mixing the blood with the serum using a collective needle Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'hematopoietic'?

Relating to the blood making processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of waiting for 2-3 minutes in the ABO system?

To allow the reaction to occur and check for agglutination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a collective needle?

To mix the blood with the serum Signup and view all the answers

What happens if agglutination occurs in the blood cells experiment?

The erythrocytes cluster Signup and view all the answers